Personal Stakes, Shadowy Underworld, Dangerous Allies The Killer left nothing behind but a rosary, a kitchen knife, and a dead man. The victim was a close friend of Sabre Orin Brown, and when his unsuspecting wife is accused of the murder, Sabre is determined to uncover the truth. Her relentless pursuit takes her from the confines of a San Diego jail to the shadowy underbelly of Chicago's nightlife, where every corner hides a new threat and every ally could be a potential enemy. As she unravels a web of deceit and betrayal, Sabre discovers chilling secrets that shake her to the core. With danger closing in and time running out, she must confront a harrowing question: What do you do when those you trust the most are the ones hiding the darkest secrets? The Advocate’s Betrayal is Book in The Advocate Series . Dive into this gripping legal suspense mystery today, where every twist and turn keeps you on the edge of your seat. "Teresa Burrell's gripping legal thriller is sure to excite mystery fans with its fast pace and surprise filled plot." --Jeff Sherratt, author of the Jimmy O'Brien mystery series "Characters are sharply defined and authentic" --Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite "She twists the plot, intertwining characters that shouldn't be connected together in the most of intimate of ways." --Reviewed by Michelle Randall for Readers' Favorite "It was full of twists and turns that kept me guessing and I still didn't guess right." --Reviewed by fiction_vixen18 "Teresa Burrell's legal thriller, The Advocate's Betrayal, is the second book in her The Advocate Series; however, new readers will find that the author has included enough background to enable them to enjoy reading this story on its own. I was fascinated by the progression the story took and particularly enjoyed seeing how Sabre, her private investigator and the police work to determine who murdered John Smith. The story also continues the focus on Sabre Brown's work as an advocate for children and caregivers in the Juvenile Court System and explores the concept of freedom of speech in a compelling manner. This is a well-written and absorbing story I found quite difficult to put down until I had turned the last page. Burrell's characters are sharply defined and authentic, and her plot is well-constructed and compelling. The Advocate's Betrayal is highly recommended." --Jack Magnus I grew up reading Erle Stanley Gardner's Perry Mason novels until I discovered John Grisham. I hope I can bring a fraction of the reading pleasure to my readers as I have received from those two wonderful authors. The Advocate's Betrayal is the second in a fifteen-book series. Teresa Burrell has dedicated her life to helping children and their families in both the courtroom and the classroom.  As an attorney in San Diego, Burrell maintained a private law practice for twelve years, which specialized in domestic, criminal, and civil cases. Her work in juvenile court focused on representing abused minors and juvenile delinquents. Burrell has received several awards and special recognition from the San Diego Volunteer Lawyers for her countless hours of pro bono work with children and their families.   Burrell has also enjoyed a satisfying career as a teacher. She has taught children of all ages with diverse backgrounds and special needs. After creating an after-school program that kept kids off the street, she received a community service award.   Now in semi-retirement in California, Burrell continues to educate groups about social issues impacting children and write novels, many of which are inspired by actual legal cases. She is the author of The Advocate Series which now contains eight novels: The Advocate, The Advocate's Betrayal, The Advocate's Conviction, The Advocate's Dilemma, The Advocate's Ex Parte, The Advocate's Felony, The Advocate's Geocache, The Advocate's Homicides, The Advocate's Illusion, The Advocate's Justice, The Advocate's Killer, The Advocate's Labirynth, The Advocate's Memory, The Advocate's Nightmare, and my newest release, The Advocate's Oath. Teresa has another series with a character from The Advocate's Felony called the Tuper Series, consisting of four books, Mason's Missing, Finding Frankie, Recovering Rita, and Liberating Lana.